Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Services Hoxton

Gardening Services Hoxton confirms its unwavering commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking across all its garden services in Hoxton and related supply chains. This statement explains our policies, the actions we take, and our expectations of staff and suppliers. It covers garden maintenance, landscaping contracts, seasonal labour and any contracted services that support our operations. We ensure that policies are communicated to employees and contractors and are accessible through internal channels to promote awareness and compliance.

Zero-Tolerance Policy

We operate a zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery. All staff, contractors and partners engaged by our Hoxton gardening services are required to comply with this policy. Any form of forced labour, debt bondage, illegal withholding of wages, restriction of movement, or human trafficking detected within our teams or amongst subcontractors will prompt immediate investigation and decisive action, which may include termination of contracts and referral to law enforcement agencies where appropriate. Our disciplinary procedures and contractual terms reflect this strong position.

Our core commitments include:

• Prevention: robust recruitment checks, verification of right to work and transparent employment contracts for all garden service roles.
• Transparency: clear records of working conditions, pay and hours for gardeners, horticultural staff and landscape workers.
• Responsibility: timely remediation, support and restitution for any affected individuals and collaboration with relevant authorities.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

We require all suppliers and subcontractors used by our garden services in Hoxton to comply with our anti-slavery standards. Supplier audits form a central part of our due diligence programme and are tailored to the risk profile of each partner. Audits review payroll practices, recruitment methods, sub-contracting arrangements and the treatment of agency workers. We prioritise transparency in the supply chain and expect written confirmations of compliance from key suppliers.

Audit Process

Audits are conducted through a combination of documentation review, direct interviews and on-site visits where appropriate. We emphasise independent verification and, for higher-risk providers, unannounced inspections. Our audit methodology includes cross-checking identity documents, ensuring wage records match bank statements, and verifying that no recruitment fees are charged to workers. When non-compliance is found, we require a clear, time-bound corrective action plan and track implementation until compliance is restored.

Follow-up activities include re-audit, capacity building and where necessary contractual penalties or termination. We document outcomes, maintain records of corrective action, and work collaboratively to strengthen labour standards across the horticulture and landscaping sectors that support our Hoxton garden maintenance operations. Strong supplier governance helps reduce the risk of hidden exploitation in subcontracted works or seasonal labour pools.

Reporting Channels and Protection

We provide multiple secure and confidential reporting routes for anyone who suspects modern slavery within our gardening service operations or among our supply chain. Reports can be submitted anonymously and are handled with strict confidentiality. We protect whistleblowers from retaliation and ensure all allegations are investigated promptly by trained staff or external specialists where necessary. Our response protocols include immediate safety assessments and appropriate referrals to support services.

All reports are logged, risk-assessed and prioritised for action. Where credible concerns arise we take swift measures, such as suspending implicated contractors, initiating remediation for affected individuals, and collaborating with local authorities and specialist organisations to ensure victims receive care and legal support. Our reporting framework includes:

• Confidential internal reporting routes that preserve anonymity where requested;
• Independent third-party reporting mechanisms to give additional assurance;
• Clear escalation procedures for urgent or severe cases to ensure rapid intervention.

We deliver regular training to managers and staff across our Hoxton gardening service teams to help them recognise signs of exploitation and to follow correct reporting protocols. We also promote fair and respectful treatment of all workers as a core organisational value and embed these principles into procurement and contract management practices.

We commit to an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement to evaluate its effectiveness, to scrutinise audit results and reporting trends, and to update policies and procedures in response to new risks or legislative developments. The review will consider audit outcomes, corrective action progress, incident root-cause analysis and stakeholder feedback to drive continuous improvement across our garden services in Hoxton.

By publishing this statement, Gardening Services Hoxton reiterates a strong and enduring pledge to eradicate modern slavery from every part of our operations, uphold the dignity of all workers, and maintain transparency in our efforts to eliminate exploitation across the horticultural, landscaping and garden maintenance services we provide.